Jacky Barker
Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.
Are You Ready to Shake It Off? Taylor and the Besties Tribute Show Live...
Did you want to see Taylor Swift and miss out on tickets? What is the next best thing to do? Why not come and see the Taylor and the Besties Tribute Show at The...
Australia Day 2024 in Lane Cove
This year, Australia Day falls on a Friday. All the activities below (unless otherwise stated are on Australia Day, January 26 2024).
In 2023, The National Australia Day Council noted:
"For some, Australia Day is a...
How do I use air conditioning efficiently? Is it better to blast it briefly...
With the humid hot weather lately, the air conditioning has been working overtime in the ITC home, but are we using it effectively?
Mark Goldsworthy, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO, has some tips.
Despite so many people...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios January 2024 Exhibitions – Xanthe Muston and Shaping...
Looking for something to do in January 2024? Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios has two exhibitions which both run until 25 January 2024. All Gallery Lane Cove Exhibitions are free, and they are open...
Lane Cove Council has started the Blackman Park Skate Park Upgrade
After petitions and impassioned pleas to Lane Cove Council, the Blackman Park Skate Park upgrade has started; the construction costs are approximately $1.039M. The works commenced on 8 January 2024 (see our cover photo). ...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st to 10th January 2024
Welcome to our first week in review of 2024, and Happy New Year. Our cover photo was taken at the 9.00 pm fireworks display. We captured some Lane Cove locals enjoying the view from...
10 Free or Inexpensive Things To Do in and Around Lane Cove During April...
During school holidays, parents feel like taxi drivers and ATMs. Here are 10 ideas that will not break the bank, and all happen in or near Lane Cove.
Lane Cove Library and Willoughby City Council...
Bulk Billing – Where Do You Find a Doctor that Bulk Bills Near Lane...
On Lane Cove Chat by ITC, members regularly ask for details on local medical practices that bulk bill in the Lane Cove Council area.
In early 2023, ITC could only find two bulk billing practices...
10 Local Things to Do in Lane Cove in 2024
Sick of doing the same thing? Ready to do some new and different things in 2024? Here are ten local things to do in Lane Cove in 2024. This list focuses mainly on "adult...
Meet Lane Cove’s Ava McCann Who Will Be Competing in Biathlon at the 2024...
Australia’s largest-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games (WYOG) team will compete in Gangwon, South Korea, from 19 January to 1 February 2024.
The Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games will see 1900 athletes from over 70...